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What the hiring portfolio indicates
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Disclosures
What the organisation has said about AI
Source-linked findings from official filings, investor presentations and published calls.
Risk and governanceRisk and controlExplicit
AI development and use identified as operational risk factor
BlackRock has disclosed that the failure to effectively manage the development and use of artificial intelligence represents a potential risk to its business operations.
“the failure to effectively manage the development and use of artificial intelligence”
AI development and use identified as operational risk
BlackRock has disclosed that the failure to effectively manage the development and use of artificial intelligence is a risk factor that could impact its business.
“the failure to effectively manage the development and use of artificial intelligence”
AI development and use identified as operational risk
BlackRock has explicitly included the failure to effectively manage the development and use of artificial intelligence as a potential risk factor that could impact its business.
“the failure to effectively manage the development and use of artificial intelligence”
Integration of AI into Preqin products to drive scale and efficiency
BlackRock plans to deploy artificial intelligence within its newly acquired Preqin business to expand client use cases, increase scale, and improve overall operational efficiency while maintaining data security barriers.
“Enabling AI across Preqin’s offerings to support increased scale and further client use cases”
Management of AI identified as an operational risk factor
BlackRock has identified the potential failure to effectively manage the development and use of artificial intelligence as a material risk factor in its business operations.
“the failure to effectively manage the development and use of AI”
BlackRock identifies artificial intelligence development and usage as a risk factor
BlackRock disclosed that a failure to effectively manage the development and use of artificial intelligence represents a potential risk to its business.
“the failure to effectively manage the development and use of artificial intelligence”
BlackRock plans to expand its AI capabilities, including generative AI
BlackRock utilizes machine learning and AI within its business operations and intends to continue expanding these capabilities, specifically highlighting the inclusion of generative AI.
“BlackRock uses machine learning and AI in its business and expects to continue to expand its AI capabilities, including through generative AI.”
23 Feb 2024 · BlackRock annual report filed 23 Feb 2024Open evidence
Productivity and efficiencyEnabling foundationsInferred
Investment in Aladdin AI copilots to enhance platform value
BlackRock is investing in Aladdin AI copilots and openness features to support ecosystem partnerships and deliver a more tailored end-to-end user experience.
“Investments in Aladdin AI copilots, enhancements in openness supporting ecosystem partnerships, and advancing whole portfolio solutions including private markets and digital assets are expected to further augment the value of using Aladdin.”
23 Feb 2024 · BlackRock annual report filed 23 Feb 2024Open evidence
Risk and governanceRisk and controlExplicit
AI deployment introduces complex operational and regulatory risks
The rapid evolution of AI methods poses risks including regulatory scrutiny, IP litigation, data leakage, and potential operational errors due to biased or factually inaccurate outputs from AI systems.
“AI technologies, including generative AI, may create content that appears correct but is factually inaccurate or flawed.”
23 Feb 2024 · BlackRock annual report filed 23 Feb 2024Open evidence
Risk and governanceEfficiencyInferred
Generative AI tools used by malicious actors elevate cyber risks
The advancement of technology, specifically generative AI used by threat actors, and the firm's own use of process automation and AI, heightens existing operational, security, and cyber-attack risks.
“Advances in technology, including generative AI, and use of such technology by malicious actors could heighten these risks.”
23 Feb 2024 · BlackRock annual report filed 23 Feb 2024Open evidence
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AI news and external evidence
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